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Y172 CAY

2001 Chrysler Neon

Black Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

101,490 mi
Last recorded101,490 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2014
Typical for 2001 Chrysler Neon62,827 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY172 CAY
MakeChrysler
ModelNeon
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2014 101,490 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

mil light on

Fail 26 Jun 2014 101,385 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

mil light on

Pass 26 Jun 2013 91,417 miles

engine management light on

offside front tyre outer side wall cut not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 30 May 2012 80,412 miles

Offside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 79,594 miles

Earth strap broken

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak

One jet on offside washers blocked

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Slightly damp around bottom of steering rack

Fail 19 Apr 2011 79,594 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Earth strap broken

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak

One jet on offside washers blocked

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Slightly damp around bottom of steering rack

Pass 4 May 2010 75,552 miles

offside front anti-roll bar link bolt fouls drive-shaft

Fail 22 Apr 2010 75,528 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

offside front anti-roll bar link bolt fouls drive-shaft

Pass 12 May 2009 70,461 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside rear antiroll bar bolt fouls driveshaft on full droop suspension

Pass 13 May 2008 65,742 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 65,737 miles

Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 62,522 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2005 53,459 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2005 53,305 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

How Reliable is the Chrysler Neon?

Based on 125,009 MOT tests across 15,659 vehicles.

69.6%
Pass Rate
5,166
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
15,659
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 7,414
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,437
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,612
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,708
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 4,272
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Y172 CAY is a 2001 Chrysler Neon in Black with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2001 Chrysler Neon models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 62,827 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Chrysler Neon fails its MOT is suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement, accounting for 7,414 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y172 CAY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chrysler Neon typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 25 years old, this Chrysler Neon is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y172 CAY is a 2001 Chrysler Neon, first registered on 22 May 2001.

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